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Archer Taylor

American folklorist (1890-1973) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 83

Archer Taylor was one of America's "foremost specialists in American and European folklore", with a special interest in cultural history, literature, proverbs, riddles and bibliography.

Archer Taylor is read about 3 times a day, in 6 languages.

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Awards

Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America1941
Guggenheim Fellowship1927

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1973 · aged 83